Janet L. (Pagel) Ellison, 85, passed Thursday, March 10, 2022, at her home.  She was the wife of Lawrence "Larry" Ellison, whom she married March 6, 1993.

Janet was born June 8, 1936, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late Edna (Lehman) Pagel.

Janet was a life-long member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Abbottstown, where she sang in the choir and was active in many church ministries.  She worked as office manager for Radio Hanover until her retirement.  Janet enjoyed spending time with her husband, trips to the shore, gardening and spending time with family and friends.  She loved to encourage people through cards, letters and phone calls, and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

In addition to her husband Larry, Janet is survived by her children, Debbie Stephens and her husband Steve, David Ellison, and Lauren Jones and her husband Chris, six grandchildren, Dan Stephens, Kim Stephens Garcia and her husband Carlos, Jesse DeShazo and his wife Charis, Dylan Ellison, Rachel Fort and her husband Shawn, and Sarah Ellison, and three great grandchildren, Teresa Garcia, Joaquin Garcia, and Harrison Fort.  She was predeceased by a brother, Bob Pagel, and an aunt, Dorothy Lehman.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11 AM, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 100 E. Water St, Abbottstown, with her pastor, Rev. Shawn Berkebile officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  A viewing will be held at the church on Thursday from 10 AM until the time of the service. At the family's request, please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.  Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, is in charge of arrangements.  Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.

St. John's Lutheran Church Endowment Fund
100 East Water St., Abbottstown PA 17301